451 smart fortwo 2010-12-03T06:22:40Z John McGinley http://www.451s.com/profile/JohnMcGinley http://api.ning.com/files/3etq*9TG7l8pFoaIi*Mws*Kegyi2ydfFpzK5MRj0GWk5mxfoHw03UxZqJHz86YmGVaEri-M-6BqOH9Gt7GMhVvP9zuzUPf2N/152718484.bin?width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1 http://www.451s.com/forum/topic/listForContributor?user=3m3nn48pwiiu5&feed=yes&xn_auth=no How to restart the computer when the battery dies tag:www.451s.com,2010-01-16:1912846:Topic:69589 2010-01-16T19:46:43.334Z John McGinley http://www.451s.com/profile/JohnMcGinley When you get the battery recharged or hooked up to a charger for a few minutes, the display will show three bars in the middle where the P for park normally is. Turning the key does not get the starter going. The computer has gone to sleep. Here's what to do:<br /> 1) step on and hold the break pedal down<br /> 2) make sure the wipers are off<br /> 3) turn the key all the way on<br /> 4) run the shift lever up and down 3-4 times not too fast<br /> 5) turn the key off and on 3-4 times and leave it on<br /> 6) wait a minute or so an… When you get the battery recharged or hooked up to a charger for a few minutes, the display will show three bars in the middle where the P for park normally is. Turning the key does not get the starter going. The computer has gone to sleep. Here's what to do:<br /> 1) step on and hold the break pedal down<br /> 2) make sure the wipers are off<br /> 3) turn the key all the way on<br /> 4) run the shift lever up and down 3-4 times not too fast<br /> 5) turn the key off and on 3-4 times and leave it on<br /> 6) wait a minute or so and you'll hear noises in the motor area<br /> 7) miraculously the P will return to the display and you're back in business. Red 2009 Passion panels tag:www.451s.com,2009-08-07:1912846:Topic:65176 2009-08-07T22:14:13.367Z John McGinley http://www.451s.com/profile/JohnMcGinley I have a set of 2009 red panels for sale. I bought the yellow panels (yellow is not a 2009 color), the dealer put them on, and thus I have a complete set of new reds. Yours for half what I paid for the yellows: $750! I have a set of 2009 red panels for sale. I bought the yellow panels (yellow is not a 2009 color), the dealer put them on, and thus I have a complete set of new reds. Yours for half what I paid for the yellows: $750! Changing door panels tag:www.451s.com,2008-12-04:1912846:Topic:52511 2008-12-04T19:47:05.465Z John McGinley http://www.451s.com/profile/JohnMcGinley I was upset when they discontinued the yellow color for the 2009s. So I ordered the car in red and bought the yellow panels separately ($1,500!). Now I'll have a set of reds in the garage .<br /> <br /> Then the thought of a 2-color car in the summer hit me. How difficult is it to replace the door panels? Where do you start? Any ideas? I was upset when they discontinued the yellow color for the 2009s. So I ordered the car in red and bought the yellow panels separately ($1,500!). Now I'll have a set of reds in the garage .<br /> <br /> Then the thought of a 2-color car in the summer hit me. How difficult is it to replace the door panels? Where do you start? Any ideas? Put rear tires on the front as well; good idea? tag:www.451s.com,2008-11-17:1912846:Topic:51381 2008-11-17T18:16:33.017Z John McGinley http://www.451s.com/profile/JohnMcGinley I've been told if you put rear tire sized tires all around you get a better ride. Maybe this has been discussed previously, but is there anything to this idea? I've been told if you put rear tire sized tires all around you get a better ride. Maybe this has been discussed previously, but is there anything to this idea? Wanted: rear rack for Smart tag:www.451s.com,2008-11-13:1912846:Topic:51136 2008-11-13T21:20:56.420Z John McGinley http://www.451s.com/profile/JohnMcGinley I know Smart USA cannot sell them yet, but have heard third parties have them for sale. Anyone know where I can get one? Thanks. I know Smart USA cannot sell them yet, but have heard third parties have them for sale. Anyone know where I can get one? Thanks.